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Oral history of Rabbi Aaron Bisno, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Large square card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Card features several messages on paper heart cut-outs. Message on upper left heart: "Dear members of Tree of Life Synagogue, I'm from China. I heard about the tragic news that happened on October 27th. I'm sorry for your loss..." Message on upper right heart reads: "I'm Christian, and I'm with you. Wish you all the BEST... I stand with you.
Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.
Summary: Timeline arranged by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette listing six mass shootings in the Pittsburgh region since 2000, including incidents in Wilkinsburg, Beaver County, Stanton Heights, Collier, and Mt. Lebanon.
Handwritten tag in silver ink on heavy cardstock lined on an orange backing. A small snail, labeled: "Certified and Official Snail Mail" is embossed on the upper center. The note reads: "With Love, Mark [last name redacted] Beaver Dam, WI." Dirt stains due to exposure to elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside reads: "Pray for world peace. Praying for all. Love Wins!" The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Card with ballpoint pen illustration. One side reads "We Are With You" with zigzag decorations in corners. Reverse reads, "Don't worry. You are not by yourself. We will support you!" with illustration of hand reaching out.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Bham. Handwritten note in black ink on printed tag with various flowers in the upper and lower left corners. The reverse is stamped with the contact information for Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The note is written in Hebrew. Translated into English, it reads: "Blessed is the true judge." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover shows a whimsical landscape with a flower, smiling sun, and a fruit tree. Inside features a heart and purple circle surrounded by seven floating items, perhaps leaves or butterflies. Back shows a drooping plant with heart shaped leaves.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "We send LOVE to you today and always. We are on in the eyes of the Lord. When one hurts, we all hurt. When there is joy for one, there is joy for all. Prayers and blessings to you."
Summary: Pittsburgh Current breaking news report on the October 27 attack. Updated throughout the day. Includes interview with neighbor of alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack, report from press conference held by Pittsburgh Director of Public Safety Wendell Hissric, and comments from state and local officials.
Wooden pedestal painted white with white Star of David and red heart affixed to front. Handwritten in pencil and black marker on the Star of David is the name "Joyce Fienberg." Collaged onto the heart are white pieces of paper and a translation of Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Accompanying image shows all 11 Stars of David in the series.
Canvas with "We Are Better Than Hate" painted in orange letters with black border on a white background with black border. Canvas wrapped and stapled to wooden frame.
Oral history with Hershey Dugan recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th oral history project.
Oral history with Upendra Dahal recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th oral history project.
Six-page document with printed text. Script for "amusement" presented at public event. Provides history of congregation.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "I am here in this moment" surrounded by arrows and other geometric symbols. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
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